CATEGORY 1 - ACT 5: PLOT & EVENTS
Why does Malcolm tell every soldier to cut down branches from Birnam Wood?
A. To climb the walls of Dunsinane
B. To camouflage the army
C. For shade
D. To hide their true numbers
B. To camouflage the army
The irony in Lady Macbeth’s “little hand” line is BEST conveyed through—
A. “still”
B. “Arabia”
C. Repetition of “O”
D. “little”
D. “little”
What theme is reinforced when Macbeth learns Macduff was “untimely ripped”?
A. Hope is destructive
B. Witches distort truth
C. Avoid supernatural forces
D. Thoughts determine destiny
B. Witches distort truth
“Direful storm”
A. Lucky
B. Harmless
C. Terrible
D. Delicate
C. Terrible
“Gallowglasses”
A. Musicians
B. Armed soldiers
C. Cooks
D. Messengers
B. Armed soldiers
What does “Let them fly all” refer to?
A. Thanes
B. Reports
C. Spirits
D. The English
A. Thanes
The doctor conversation (5.3) serves to—
A. Show evil must be destroyed at its root
B. Show Macbeth’s disregard for medicine
C. Shift Macbeth from dependence to self‑reliance
D. Show that evil actions bring evil results
D. Show that evil actions bring evil results
Macbeth says “Of all men else I have avoided thee” because—
A. He feels real regret
B. He wants to trick Macduff
C. He is tired of life
D. He fears the prophecy
D. He fears the prophecy
“Pernicious” predictions
A. Helpful
B. Destructive
C. Noisy
D. Imaginary
B. Destructive
“Foul air”
A. Pleasant
B. Clean
C. Rotten/wicked
D. Quiet
C. Rotten/wicked
Why does Macbeth say he is “supped full with horrors”?
A. He is tired of committing crimes
B. He is tortured by visions
C. He is isolated from noble people
D. He is so full of evil nothing scares him
D. He is so full of evil nothing scares him
Macbeth avoids fighting Macduff because ---
A. He feels sorry for killing his family
B. He wants to trick Macduff
C. He is tired of living
D. He remembers the prophecy
D. He remembers the prophecy
Macbeth’s “Tomorrow, and tomorrow, and tomorrow” speech argues all EXCEPT—
A. Life is noise and conflict
B. Life has no meaning
C. Life has no impact on others
D. Life is slow and tedious
C. Life has no impact on others
“Judicious leader”
A. Foolish
B. Unpredictable
C. Fair and thoughtful
D. Sleepy
C. Fair and thoughtful
“Harbinger”
A. Sign or warning
B. Shield
C. Uninvited guest
D. Celebration
A. Sign or warning
In Act 5, Scene 2, Macbeth’s kingship is MOST often described with—
A. Fertility symbols
B. Medicine metaphor
C. Clothing metaphors
D. Blood allusions
C. Clothing metaphors
Upon hearing Lady Macbeth’s death, Macbeth says all of the following EXCEPT—
A. Life is chaotic
B. Life is meaningless
C. Life affects no one
D. Life is tedious
C. Life affects no one
“Supped full with horrors” means---
A. Macbeth is weary
B. Macbeth sees visions
C. Macbeth is surrounded by evil
D. Macbeth is numb to fear
D. Macbeth is numb to fear
“Equivocation”
A. Honest confession
B. Clear explanation
C. Double‑meaning lies
D. Loud argument
C. Double‑meaning lies
“Bodements”
A. Decorations
B. Predictions or omens
C. Recipes
D. Punishments
B. Predictions or omens
When Macbeth learns Macduff was “from his mother’s womb untimely ripped,” how does this reinforce a theme?
A. Hope leads to arrogance
B. The witches twist and conceal truth
C. Macbeth warns Macduff about witchcraft
D. People destroyed by their own thoughts
B. The witches twist and conceal truth
The language used when discussing Young Siward’s death is—
A. Short, sad sentences
B. Stereotypical masculinity
C. Biblical allusions
D. Financial language
D. Financial language
Why chop branches from Birnam Wood?
A. Scaling walls
B. Camouflage
C. Protection from heat
D. Hide numbers
B. Camouflage
“Valiant stand”
A. Weak
B. Cowardly
C. Brave
D. Confused
C. Brave
“Malice”
A. Kindness
B. Desire to harm
C. Boredom
D. Confusion
B. Desire to harm